New Delhi: Every year, when the Union Budget is presented, one question tops the mind of salaried individuals and middle-class families alike: what has changed in income tax slabs? Budget 2026 was no exception. As Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman unveiled the proposals for the Financial Year 2026–27, taxpayers across the country were keenly watching for…
Last Updated:February 01, 2026, 23:43 IST The government said the funds will support a range of infrastructure and modernisation initiatives, including the upgradation of CBI training centres. Representative image The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has been allocated nearly Rs 1,105 crore in the Union Budget 2026-27, marking an increase of about Rs 46 crore…
Last Updated:February 01, 2026, 23:15 IST Nirmala Sitharaman noted that Budget documents today are far more transparent, allowing people to assess policy intent and outcomes more clearly. Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday urged citizens, especially the youth, to look beyond tax rates when evaluating the Union Budget and instead…
Last Updated:January 31, 2026, 21:16 IST Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present her record-breaking ninth consecutive budget on February 1 As the Finance Minister rises to address the Lok Sabha at 11am on Sunday, the challenge will be to prove that India can maintain its status as the world’s fastest-growing large economy…
New Delhi: For decades, the Union Budget speech has followed a familiar script. But this year could mark a significant shift. In a departure from a 75-year tradition, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to use Part B of her Budget speech not just for tax proposals, but to outline a broader and more detailed…
Last Updated:January 30, 2026, 20:14 IST Industry leaders say Budget 2026 is a crucial moment to shift from a volume-driven healthcare economy to one anchored in innovation, prevention and long-term resilience Calling for higher public health spending, the corporate honchos & healthcare lobbies have asked for targeted tax incentives for research and manufacturing, regulatory reforms…
Stock market today (AI image) Stock market today: Nifty50 and BSE Sensex, the Indian equity benchmarks, opened in green on Wednesday. While Nifty50 went above 25,300, BSE Sensex was up over 500 points. At 9:16 AM, Nifty50 was trading at 25,326.40, up 151 points or 0.60%. BSE Sensex was at 82,374.35, up 517 points or…
New Delhi: As the government gears up to present the Union Budget 2026–27, the real estate sector has placed its expectations on the table. The Confederation of Real Estate Developers’ Associations of India (CREDAI) has urged the Centre to take immediate steps to make housing more affordable and ensure a steady supply of homes across…
The Union Budget 2026 will be presented in Parliament on February 1, 2026, by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. Also called the Annual Financial Statement (AFS), it outlines the government’s plan for income and spending in the coming financial year. To understand the announcements better, here is a guide to important budget terms explained. Budget Estimate…
Last Updated:January 18, 2026, 10:09 IST Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the FY2025-26 Economic Survey, a key Ministry of Finance document guiding policy, on January 29, 2026, ahead of the Union Budget. FM Nirmala Sitharaman will present the annual economic survey on Jan 29, 2026. The Economic Survey for FY2025-26, a comprehensive annual document,…